How do dual-motor dual capstan drives maintain a  constant tape tension while operating in either a forward or  reverse direction?

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Each capstan is driven by its own motor. It maintains tape  tension by slowing down one of the motors. When the tape motion is  reversed, the opposite motor is slowed down.

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